This review looked at what affects how community health workers (CHWs) in Asia deliver maternal and child health services. Across 30 studies, the key factors included personal motivation and skills, family and peer support, access to training and resources, community attitudes and safety, and broader health policies and funding. Many challenges come from gaps in knowledge, … [Read more...] about Factors Influencing Performance and Engagement of Community Health Workers in Maternal and Child Health Service Delivery: A Systematic Review of Literature from Low- and Middle-Income Asian Countries
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Unpacking the Complex Determinants of the Performance of Accredited Social Health Activists in Bihar: A Qualitative Study
This study looks at what helps or hinders the work of Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) in Bihar, India. Using interviews, it finds that ASHAs face different challenges depending on the task. Tasks like immunization, surveys, and escorting mothers to hospitals are prioritized because they come with incentives or are closely monitored. In contrast, home visits for … [Read more...] about Unpacking the Complex Determinants of the Performance of Accredited Social Health Activists in Bihar: A Qualitative Study
Interprofessional collaboration between pharmacists and community health workers: a scoping review
This review explored how community health workers (CHWs) and pharmacists collaborate to improve patient care. CHWs collected patient information, helped with self-management, translated information, and ensured follow-ups, while pharmacists focused on medication and patient education. They worked together in various ways, from sharing information to delivering services as a … [Read more...] about Interprofessional collaboration between pharmacists and community health workers: a scoping review
Early identification of potentially low performing community health workers using an ensemble classification model
This study developed a predictive model to identify underperforming community health workers (CHWs) in Uttar Pradesh, India, using data from over 140,000 CHWs. The model accurately pinpointed struggling CHWs and high-risk clusters early, enabling targeted support and resource allocation. This approach can improve CHW performance, motivation, and healthcare outcomes while … [Read more...] about Early identification of potentially low performing community health workers using an ensemble classification model